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Subject: Can't join a friend's game
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This has been happening for a while now. I can't ever join this specific friend's games. It always comes up with "we're having network problems". Is there any way to fix this or does anyone know why this keeps happening?

  • 08.31.2007 2:41 PM PDT

Posted by: th3m4dblimp3r
YEAH, PWN THAT FEETUS!

NAT Settings on your router.

I don't know specifically how to fix it, but you need to be able to edit the settings through the computer.

  • 08.31.2007 2:46 PM PDT

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These are suggested steps that may get your NAT fixed and able to connect to your friends.

Follow the directions:
1) Write down your IP that your Xbox 360 is reporting.
-Systems tab
-Network settings
-Edit settings
-Now it will display information including your Xbox’s IP address.

2) Go to your PC and connect to your router via its address. Ex. 192.168.0.1 (keep in mind everyone’s is different so check your router manual if you don’t know what it is)
3) Go the DMZ (de-militarized zone) section in you router settings.
4) Set the IP which your 360 is using to be outside the DMZ.
5) Go back to 360 and reboot it. Also reboot wireless gaming modem unless you have a cable hooked up to your 360 direct from router.
6) Do a "connect to Xbox Live" test and make sure the NAT test reports as "open" after the test is complete. If it still reports as moderate then you have not set the router /IP correctly in the DMZ.
7) Everything should work now.

Furthermore, this Xbox Support page may help you further on your NAT issue. If you still are having problems with your NAT, contact Xbox Support , 1-800-4MY-XBOX and they'll assist you.

Posted by: gamingitup
This has been happening for a while now. I can't ever join this specific friend's games. It always comes up with "we're having network problems". Is there any way to fix this or does anyone know why this keeps happening?

  • 08.31.2007 3:17 PM PDT

RIP Halo 2.

I'd suggest assigning your Xbox a static IP before putting anything in the DMZ. Otherwise you have to worry about the IP changing or another device being assigned that IP which can result in serious security issues.

  • 08.31.2007 6:17 PM PDT
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yea when my box was working i couldn't join my friends party....
he lived next door and had the exact same isp and modem/router
except my modem's firmware is crappy and old

EDIT but try port forwarding in NAT

[Edited on 08.31.2007 6:43 PM PDT]

  • 08.31.2007 6:42 PM PDT

John 3:16

Find out how to open port numbers. You can find it all over the web. Its the same thing these guys are talking about. I'm not sure why it's like this, but whats wrong is your NAT settings.

  • 08.31.2007 10:30 PM PDT

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Try to reset your router.

  • 08.31.2007 10:33 PM PDT